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escape to an island
that’s an escape from the rest.
surround yourself with the things
that matter most.
Find your island and find warm Gulf waters and soft white sand. Find a
flight to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) lands you within
minutes of bottlenose dolphins, manatees and over 400 species of birds. Find
your best vacation, naturally, on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. Visit
FortMyers-Sanibel.com to find your island today.
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Get set for
Florida...
Whatever holiday you
are looking for, you are
guaranteed to find it in
fantastic Florida.
There is no other
destination in the world
offering more activities
and attractions, sports and
shopping, thrills and spills.
The Sunshine State is not only
home to the 'theme park capital of the world' but is
also teeming with wildlife in the multitude of lakes,
forests and wetlands.
Florida is also blessed with 825 miles of glorious,
sugar-sand beaches and warm crystal-clear blue
waters – just perfect for all manner of watersports,
swimming and diving.
There are zoos, museums and galleries galore,
plus some of the best shopping in America.
No family, couple or group of friends could want
for more — Forever Florida is Forever Fun.
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Beaches
Theme Parks & Attractions
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Family Holidays
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Nature and Wildlife
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Sports and Activities
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Couples Holidays 22
Weddings & Honeymoons
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Shopping
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Art & Culture 32
Festivals 36
Two-Centre Holidays 38
Cruise Ports
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North Florida
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Central Florida
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South Florida
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Useful information and
The facts you need
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Tour Operators
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Useful Contacts
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Beaches
Sun, sea
Every year the state’s beautiful
beaches feature in America’s
Top 10 chosen by environmental
professor Stephen Leatherman,
nicknamed Dr. Beach. And no
wonder they win accolades.
The 825 miles (1,327km)
of beaches are a magnet for
swimmers, divers and snorkellers
and offer an array of activities
including watersports, boat trips
and fishing.
And they are teeming with
wildlife too — from snowbirds
through to turtles.
Barefoot Beach in Bonita
Springs on the southwest coast
flew the flag for Florida in Dr.
Beach’s 2014 list, coming in at
No. 2. Look for dolphins off the
1.5 miles (2.5 km) of sands and
dunes and watch your step – they
are home to the gopher turtle.
Lots of shells, too.
The nine miles (14km) of broad
beach on St. George Island State
Park, between Apalachicola Bay
and the Gulf of Mexico, comes
No. 3 on the latest list.
Calm surf makes it perfect for
swimming, canoeing and boating
and anglers can fish for whiting,
sea trout, flounder and other fish.
Further down the west coast,
the lovely beaches of DelnorWiggins Pass State Park in
Naples, with its sand bar, and
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PANAMA CITY BEACH
Beach lovers are spoiled for
choice in Florida, a holiday
paradise blessed with sunkissed sands and crystalclear waters
Cape Florida State Park Key
Biscayne on the Atlantic coast
are also included in Dr. Beach’s
Top 10.
Florida’s natural beaches
rival any in the world and are
a playground for families and
couples alike. Siesta Beach in
Sarasota is one of the safest
for children as the waves
are tiny and the
fine white sands
of nearly pure
quartz crystal
slope gently into
the warm blue
Gulf waters. It’s
Nowhere matches Florida for the
perfect family holiday combining theme
parks and sparkling beaches, here at
Panama City Beach (above) and Miami
Beach (facing page)
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Snorkelling 100 feet
(30.5 metres) off Cannon
Beach, in the Florida Keys’
John Pennekamp Coral
Reef State Park, to see
barracuda around a
Spanish shipwreck.
Florida's clean, white sands have much more
to offer than a spot to put down a sunbed and
soak up the rays
also a smokeless beach so very
much environmentally friendly.
Floridians are rightly
proud of being able to offer
holidaymakers beaches where
you can ‘get away from it all’
such as the four miles (6 km) of
protected, undeveloped sands
at Anastasia State Park in St.
Augustine on the Atlantic coast.
If looking for livelier waters to
surf, drive further south to the
Space Coast with its 72 miles
(115 km) of beaches including
Cocoa, which boasts spectacular
waves.
It’s just as lively on the beaches
of Miami, playground of the rich
and famous, on Florida’s southern
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tip. Take a stroll on South
The famous Ron Jon Surf
Shop in Cocoa Beach –
open 24 hours a day –
where you can rent
everything from boards to
beach bikes.
Shelling on Sanibel –
known as one of the Shell
Islands because of the
perfect shells.
Horse riding on the
beaches of Cape San Blas
on North Florida’s Emerald
Coast, Amelia Island or Fort
Pierce on the east coast.
Flying by helicopter over
Panama City Beach.
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Basking in the sunshine on the soft white
sands of Cedar Cove Beach on Anna
Maria Island
the day because of the stunning
sunsets. Sip a cocktail and watch
the light show from Mexico
Beach, near Panama City, Cedar
Key on Florida’s Nature Coast
or Pier 60, a nightly Clearwater
Beach festival. Bliss! •
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Drive along the hardpacked white sands of
Daytona Beach. Vehicles
are allowed at certain times
all-year round. Something
to tell your friends!
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 Beach, fringed by luxury hotels
and restaurants, or roller-skate
down the sidewalk.
The city of Miami is the key to
the Florida Keys, a 120-mile (193
km) chain of breathtaking islands,
which includes the natural white
coral beach lined with coconut
palms in Bahia Honda State Park.
Eat, drink, play games and laze
on the sands but snorkellers will
not be able to resist the clear
waters packed with sea life.
The Sunshine State’s beaches
are even a draw at the end of
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The Best Way to Experience Florida
Come explore The Palm Beaches and immerse yourself in South Florida’s most
diverse tropical playground. From Boca Raton to Jupiter, the Atlantic Ocean
breeze gently warms nearly 50 miles of Florida’s finest beaches. To the west, the
Everglades and Florida’s largest fresh water lake sparkle with natural wonder.
In addition to fun on the water, The Palm Beaches boast legendary hotels,
world-class shopping, dining, superb golf courses, arts and entertainment.
Discover The Palm Beaches for your next tropical escape.
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Let the magic begin
Hard to believe, but there’s
now even more magic in
Florida’s theme parks and
attractions. Wise up to
them all to be sure you
don’t miss out
The Wizarding World of Harry
Potter at Universal Orlando is
even bigger and better with the
opening of Diagon Alley.
And the Hogwarts Express, a
steam train packed with superb
special effects, transports
guests between the new area in
Universal Studios and the original
Hogsmeade in sister park Islands
of Adventure. Wizards and wands,
goblins and owls help create
magical moments.
Universal Orlando, which
also has thrilling rides such
as The Incredible Hulk
Universal Orlando, which
and Hollywood Rip Ride
Rockit, continues to ensure
also has thrilling rides ...
Orlando remains the theme
continues to ensure
park capital of the world.
Orlando remains the theme
Walt Disney World is
doing its bit, too, with
park capital of the world
the opening of the Seven
Dwarfs Mine Train ride, the
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
latest addition to Fantasyland –
reflects the movie world with film
where children will find Peter Pan
sets, stunt shows, simulators and
and Winnie the Pooh – in Magic
shops while Epcot is a mix of rides
Kingdom.
and displays showcasing science,
Disney has three other parks,
technology and the environment
each with their own personality.
plus cultures of several nations.
Animal Kingdom has more than
SeaWorld and sister park
200 species of birds and animals
Discovery Cove are the two other
and you can step off a safari and
major parks in Orlando. Dolphin,
on to a roller coaster
killer whale shows and animal
experiences dominate SeaWorld.
Universal Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
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A colony of penguins plunge
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Soaring 65ft over pools full
of crocodiles and alligators
on the Screamin’ Gator Zip
Line at Gatorland, on the
South Orange Blossom trail.
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Don't miss...
See tigers, monkeys and many more creatures
at Zoo Miami, Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo or Gulf
Breeze Zoo at Pensacola
into freezing temperatures in
Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin.
And Discovery Cove is an oasis
of tranquillity with lagoons and
beaches where 1,000 people a
day can spend an all-inclusive visit.
Superb water parks, astonishing
firework displays, sensational
shows, wildlife parks and
zoos add to Florida’s family
entertainment centre.
Drive an hour to the east coast
and Kennedy Space Center
looms over the Space Coast. The
exciting complex spans NASA’s
programme from the first moon
landing to the last
orbiting Space
Shuttle Atlantis.
Just over
an hour from
Orlando is Busch
Gardens Tampa – a
theme park and zoo
combination with more
than 12,000 animals. The
new thrill ride is Falcon’s
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Blastaway Beach at Wet 'n Wild in
Orlando with Toy Story's Woody from
Disney's Magic Kingdom
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Fury, a 335ft (102 metre) drop
tower that plunges thrill-seekers
to the ground at 60mph (96kph).
LEGOLAND Florida, west of
Orlando in Winter Haven, is
heaven for two- to 12-year-olds
who will marvel at the creations.
Visitors to the vast new Florida
Keys Aquarium Encounters in
Marathon, Florida Aquarium
in Tampa, Marineland in St
Augustine or Clearwater Marine
Aquarium can interact with
tropical reef fish, rays and other
marine species.
See tigers, monkeys and many
more creatures at Zoo
Miami, Tampa’s
Lowry Park Zoo,
Gulf Breeze
Zoo, Pensacola
or Jacksonville Zoo &
Gardens.
Across Florida there
are attractions galore
for all ages, making the
state such an appealing
holiday destination.
Magic…that’s the
word that sums up
Florida! •
Being astonished by the
amazing Harry Potter and
the Escape from Gringotts
thrill ride in Universal
Orlando.
Spending a night or more
in one of the theme park
hotels so you can be first
on the rides with early
admission.
Rum-tasting and a guided
tour of the new Legal Rum
Distillery, the original 1900
location of Jack’s Saloon, in
Key West.
Visiting the parks’ Guest
Relations offices if any
member of your party
needs special assistance
because of a disability.
Eating scrumptious Poutine
Fries (fries, gravy and
cheese curds) at Le Cellier,
a Canadian steakhouse in
Disney’s Epcot park.
Disney’s new hi-tech
MagicBand which you can
use to unlock your Disney
hotel room door, enter
parks and more.
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STEP OUT OF THE ORDINARY...
AND INTO ORLANDO.
Orlando is more than just a family holiday. From heart-racing rides and jaw-dropping
shows to poolside cocktails and nightclubs, Orlando features world-famous theme parks,
hidden treasures, amazing restaurants and a wide array of hotel options. It’s a brilliant
place to escape the grind and transform your world into an action-packed, sun-filled
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There’s no better
destination to enjoy
family fun than Florida –
packed with theme parks,
attractions and activities.
Grandparents, mums, dads
and children of all ages…
they are sure to have a
fantastic time
Let’s start with the 825 miles
(1,327km) of beaches, gorgeous
white sands and crystal clear
waters that are safe for swimmers,
divers and snorkellers.
The ocean wildlife is fascinating
and colourful fish, dolphins and
whales can be viewed from boats
almost everywhere there is water
– and that is on three sides of
family-friendly Florida.
There are various opportunities
to swim with the adorable
dolphins, including Discovery
Cove in Orlando, Dolphin World in
Miami or Gulf World Marine Park
at Panama City Beach.
Every area of Florida has an
aquarium or zoo and in many, such
as Lion Country Safari in Palm
Beach, the animals roam free.
Most families will want to
experience Florida’s amazing
theme parks at least once and
there is one to suit everyone –
little and large.
While young children toddle
around LEGOLAND Florida or
Florida is incomparable for the range
of fun things to do. Fabulous beaches
abound throughout the Sunshine State
(above) with Amelia Island and Universal
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Walt Disney World’s Fantasyland,
teenagers can get their thrills
riding the new drop tower,
Falcon’s Fury, at Busch Gardens
Tampa or Universal Orlando’s
Dragon Challenge.
Florida is all about making
families happy so facilities are
fantastic. Hotels, apartments and
villas accommodate small and
large groups, transport between
where you stay and the major
parks is easy and buggies and
wheelchairs can be hired on site.
Food and drink is on tap 24
Packing the kids into a
motorhome and driving
on Florida’s easy, wide
highways – stopping
off at an RV camp when
and where you like.
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Active and restful, noisy and quiet
holidays all are available in Florida
hours a day and the choice of
dishes is superb – from fast
food to fine dining – and within
everyone’s budget.
Active and restful, noisy and
quiet holidays all are available in
Florida. Families who want both
should consider opting for a twincentre break.
‘Do’ the theme parks and then
head to laze on
a beach or enjoy
peace and quiet in a
national park such as
the Everglades.
In this one huge
nature-land, you can
get up close to
alligators on an
airboat or swamp
buggy, bike or
hike the numerous
treks, ride horses or
go boating, kayaking
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or fishing.
A world away where you’ll
feel right at home.
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Dinosaur World, to walk
among more than 200 lifesize dinosaurs in 20 acres of
lush gardens in Plant City.
Looking out for multiple
theme park ticket offers
and 2-4-1 deals as soon as
your holiday to Florida is
booked.
Saving cash by buying
drinks, snacks and sun
cream (a must in the Florida
sun) from a supermarket.
Driving through the
cageless safari camp,
Lion Country Safari, in
Loxahatchee, to get close
up to big cats, rhinos
and buffalo.
Or, head down to the Florida
Keys and go camping in Bahia
Honda State Park or, if there are
any underwater fans in the family,
the John Pennekamp Coral Reef
State Park.
There’s a museum for pretty
much everything in Florida so
there is no chance of anyone
getting bored on holiday here.
The Museum of Arts and
Sciences in Daytona Beach has
art, a planetarium and a children’s
museum with a raceway where
kids can build their own vehicles.

The Hard Rock Hotel pool in Universal
Orlando with one of Wet 'n Wild
Orlando's many fun rides, the Flyer
FAMILY TIME THAT COLORS
OUTSIDE THE LINES.
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Searching for ‘kids eat
free’ deals and dining plans
that can include up to 100
restaurants offering fixedprice menus.
St. Augustine’s Old Florida
Museum tells the story of the
state’s history through hands-on
exhibits while in contrast, Ripley’s
Believe It or Not in Orlando has
hundreds of strange, unusual and
‘hard to believe’ exhibits.
It might be hard to believe
Florida has so much to offer
families – until you visit! •
Bask in golden sun on our famous beaches. Enjoy an
array of shopping, dining and entertainment. Create a
kaleidoscope of family fun in Sarasota County.
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Looking to plan your perfect getaway?
Look no further than Jacksonville. It’s
the city for the senses with worldclass dining, a dozen local breweries,
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and more. A perfect trip is possible in
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Wild and wonderful
Florida is one huge
wildlife park, full of
amazing land and sea
creatures, more than 500
native species of birds
and stunning flowers and
fauna wherever you go
The state has three national
parks, three national forests and
many state parks and national
wildlife refuges.
Each park has its own special
attractions. Dry Tortugas
National Park in the Florida
Keys for example, 70 miles (113
km) from Key West, is packed
with marine life and birds. It can
be reached only by chartered
plane or a daily boat excursion
as the 100-sq mile (161-sq km)
park consists of open water with
seven small islands.
Snorkelling is one way to
explore its corals and reef fish
but visitors who prefer dry land
will find nearly 300 species of
birds swooping in and out, and
possibly see the large sea turtles
that come ashore to
bury their eggs.
A tour of 19th
Century Fort
Jefferson is a
good way to
admire the
plants of
Garden Key,
just one
small part
of the park’s
magnificent
vegetation.
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The astonishing Everglades
National Park, a World Heritage
site, stretches over 1.5 million
acres of South Florida and can
be explored by airboat, tram
tour, cycling, kayaking or
trail walking.
It is home to many
remarkable creatures
including crocodiles,
alligators and tree frogs,
and you may even spot one
of the Florida panthers that
live in the drier parts of the
Everglades. Within mangroves
are nearly 300
species of
fish, crab and
crayfish, as
well as many
species of
reptiles and
amphibians.
With binoculars at the ready,
hit the self-guided Great Florida
Birding Trail, which runs for 2,000
miles (3,218km) and includes 515
special bird-watching sites.
The third national park is
Biscayne, south of Miami, which
is 95 percent water and where
adventurous visitors can enjoy
some of the best diving and
snorkelling in the world.
They may also spot the
fascinating manatee, found in
shallow, slow-moving rivers.
Other places to spot these
gentle herbivores include Merritt
Island National Wildlife Refuge in
Titusville, Three Sisters Springs
The Everglades National Park (top) covers
more than 1.5 million acres (6,070 sq km)
while the Apalachicola National Forest
(facing) is 633,000 acres (2,562 sq km)
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J. N. ‘Ding’ Darling
National Wildlife Refuge
on Sanibel Island, to see
alligators, turtles and birds.
The thrill of waking up at
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
resort and seeing giraffes
strolling outside your
bedroom window.
Within mangroves are nearly 300 species of
fish, crab and crayfish, as well as many species
of reptiles and amphibians
in Crystal River, Blue Spring
State Park in Orange City, Tampa
Electric’s Manatee Viewing
Center in Apollo Beach and Lee
County Manatee Park in Fort
Myers on the Gulf Coast.
Bottlenose dolphins live wild in
Florida’s coastal waters all-year
round. Visitors to Treasure Island
on the Gulf Coast have often
been lucky enough to catch an
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early-morning display by a family
of these graceful creatures.
The three national forests of
Florida stretch over more than
1.2 million acres in north and
central Florida.
Apalachicola, just south of the
state capital, Tallahassee in the
north of the state, is the largest
and offers camping, hiking,
swimming and off-road biking 
Observing native birds
and animals such as
panthers, bears, whitetailed deer and bobcats at
Ellie Schiller Homosassa
Springs Wildlife Park.
Climbing aboard an opentop vehicle on Serengeti
Safari at Busch Gardens
Tampa to feed giraffes.
Taking a boat to see how
injured and endangered
animals and birds are
rescued and rehabilitated at
Key West Wildlife Center.
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Shark diving — sailing into
the deep waters of the Gulf
Stream, being immersed
in a cage and hunting for
tiger, hammerhead and
reef sharks.
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The Osceola National Forest, which is 50
miles (80km) from Jacksonville, is home to the
endangered red-cockaded woodpecker
 as well as controlled hunting
and fishing. Nature lovers will
discover pine, cypress and
savannas.
The Ocala National Forest in
the north of Central Florida is
the most visited national forest
in the state with a breathtaking
display of wildlife including the
Florida black bear.
Osceola National Forest,
which is 50 miles (80km) from
Jacksonville, is home to the
endangered red-cockaded
woodpecker as well as the
astonishing American alligator.
When asked to describe
paradise, nature lovers can give a
one-word answer… Florida! •
Tails & Trails
Bird watching, Biking, Hiking, Kayaking,
Scalloping, Fishing and home of the
world famous Mermaids
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.
Hernando County
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Come see how we do Florida... Naturally!
Hernando County’s
NATURE COAST
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60 minutes west of Orlando
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Get active
With 11,000 miles (17,700
km) of waterways, 7,700
large lakes and inviting
seashores on three sides,
you may think there's
little room for land-based
sports and activities in
Florida. Wrong!
Hiking along breathtaking scenic
routes, cycling across hundreds of
miles of paved or off-road trails,
or camping inside the stunning
state parks are among the most
popular ways tourists discover the
Sunshine State.
Add to that some of the world's
best golf courses, tennis centres
to suit clay, hard or grass court
specialists, and a spectator's eye
view of top baseball, American
football or
Hikers will
basketball teams,
and every sporting
discover the most
interest is fulfilled.
beautiful footpath in
Hikers will
the world, the 1,000
discover the most
beautiful footpath in miles (1,609km) long
There are
the world, the 1,000
more than 160
Florida National
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state parks
Scenic Trail
long Florida
in Florida
National Scenic
offering
Trail that winds from Big Cypress
thousands of campsites. Among
National Preserve on the edge of
the most popular areas are the
the Everglades to Fort Pickens at
Ocala National Forest, Central
Pensacola Beach.
Florida, parks on the Florida Keys,
Cyclists can meander through
and North Florida's St. Joseph
stunning countryside and keep a
Peninsula State Park, west of
lookout for exotic wildlife. One
Tallahassee.
short but delightful bike route is
There are around 1,300 golf
the eight miles (13 km) Amelia
courses to suit every standard
Trail in Amelia Earhart Park,
and every budget. Book a one-off
Greater Miami.
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and seek out the pro for a few tips.
To gain inspiration, stay at
the World Golf Village near
St. Augustine, which includes
an IMAX theatre showing golf
movies, championship courses,
and the fascinating World Golf
Hall of Fame.
Florida is home to two
major league baseball teams,
Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay
Rays; three National Football
Sport is everywhere in Florida, not least
water sports like surfing (above), horse
riding on Amelia Island and heading
to the baseball game (facing page)
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League sides, Miami Dolphins,
Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa
Bay Buccaneers; the Tampa Bay
Lightning and Florida Panthers
ice hockey teams; and National
Basketball Association sides
Miami Heat and Orlando Magic.
Football, or soccer, also has
taken a hold in Florida. Orlando
City Lions will play in the Major
Soccer League from 2015 and
David Beckham is hoping to
expand the game in Miami.
Many sporting teams choose the
state for their preseason training
so keep an eye out for open days
and friendly matches.
Florida is paradise for water
sport lovers. Divers have a great
choice of sites and, in the waters
around the Florida Keys and
Key West, underwater treasures
include the world's third-largest
barrier reef system.
As divers and snorkellers
discover the wonders under the
sea, yachtsmen, surfers, kayakers
and canoeists know there is
endless fun to be had on the
surface. Cocoa Beach is a hotspot
for surfers and yacht and boat hire
is available all over the state.
The best way to explore the
swamps, rivers, lagoons and
estuaries of Florida is by canoe
and kayak. Meander through the
world-famous Everglades National
Park where you can expect to
come across the unexpected.
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Throwing a line and fishing
for snapper along the
windward side of the Keys,
North America’s only living
coral reef ecosystem.
Disney’s ESPN Wide World
of Sports complex, which
has state-of-the-art facilities
for more than 60 sports.
Take part or just watch.
Swimming or snorkelling
in one of Florida’s 900
freshwater springs dotted
across the state and full of
fish, turtles and manatee.
Getting on your bike and
cycling along the 15-mile,
paved Shark Valley Tram
Road, taking you into
the alligator habitats
of the Everglades.
Sailing on a schooner with
real cannons in Key West
or renting a boat from
one of Miami’s marinas.
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Drinking margaritas
from the giant exploding
volcano in Jimmy Buffett’s
Margaritaville at Universal
citywalk, Orlando.
Getting away from the
kids for a quiet break by
choosing an adults-only
resort, including luxurious
golf and spa hotels.
Millions of couples flock to
Florida every year because
the sunshine destination
has got the formula for a
good time spot on
Whether visiting as a couple or
with a group of adult friends,
the Sunshine State offers an
endless number of ways to enjoy
yourselves.
And whether you choose the
glitz of Miami in the south or
quieter St. Augustine in the
north, lazing on a beach or thrillseeking in theme parks, trekking
through a national park or diving
in the crystal-clear waters, you
will not be disappointed.
The state of Florida is proud
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to say it has it all and welcomes
all with open arms. And it’s
the perfect destination for
a wedding, honeymoon or
celebration of any kind.
Party animals will love the
vibe in Miami. South Beach is
the place to see and be seen,
especially if you don’t mind
bronzed bodies and itsy bitsy
bikinis. It also has great nightlife,
the best Latin music scene
anywhere in America and lots of
cafes and restaurants.
Downtown Disney and Universal
CityWalk are two open-allhours Orlando hotspots. Shows,
A romantic evening
watching the sun go
down from pier 60 during
nightly celebrations at
clearwater Beach.
Paddling a kayak for two
through the lush ferns
and cypress trees on
the loxahatchee river
in palm Beach county.
A Florida holiday offers the ideal mix of
things to do for couples of all ages, here
at Bean Point in Bradenton (above) and
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Emerald Coast is ranked among the
top nightclubs in America
who want to eat, drink and dance
the night away couldn’t choose a
better place.
The dining is superb, from
fast-food outlets – chains such
as Hooters and the Cheesecake
Factory – where the burgers
taste better than at home, to
fine dining of every kind of
international cuisine.
With three national parks, three
national forests and numerous
state parks, Florida is a haven
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multi-screen cinemas – it’s wallto-wall entertainment.
And that’s all on top of
Orlando’s No1 theme parks in
the world, Universal, Walt Disney
World, SeaWorld, Discovery Cove
and more, which couples return
to year after year.
Downtown Jacksonville has
numerous bars and nightclubs
in an area called The Core, and
AJ’s Club Bimini in Destin on the
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the top nightclubs in America.
Florida is an ever-changing
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chance to encounter them.
Besides aquariums and zoos
scattered across the state, treks
and trails allow you to get up
really close to animals from
alligators and crocodiles to tree
frogs and manatees.
How about kayaking or
cycling in the Everglades or
bird watching in Dry Tortugas
National Park? Or seeing more of
life under the ocean by diving or
snorkelling in Biscayne Bay?
Watersports are available off
the majority of Florida’s 825 miles
(1,327km) of beaches, together
with trips to go fishing and
dolphin watching.
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Sports fans can play golf
(Florida has more courses than
any other US state), go horse
riding or watch American
football, baseball or ice hockey.
If this all sounds a bit too
active, take a helicopter ride, see
a classical concert or relax in a
luxurious spa with treatments for
men, women and couples.
Save time for a bit of retail
therapy. Shopping is a ritual
in Florida, so there is a wide
selection of stores from markets
and designer outlet complexes to
air-conditioned malls.
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in the sun
There is no better destination
than Florida to get married, have
a civil ceremony, renew vows or
enjoy a glorious honeymoon.
Ceremonies can be arranged on
a white sandy beach or in a lush,
shore-side garden for as many
guests as you wish.
If you’re looking for something
different, how about a wedding
with Mickey Mouse as a guest, or
exchanging rings underwater!
Couples wanting to get married
in Florida can, if they wish, leave
all the organising to someone
else. Choose the date and one
of numerous wedding companies
will do the rest – from requesting
the marriage licence to ordering
a cake and flowers.
A licence can be applied for in
person at a courthouse. Both the
bride and groom must appear in
person, or apply by mail before
arriving in Florida. The cost is
around $95 (£60). The licence is
valid for 60 days from the date of
issue. Courthouses are open from
Monday to Friday only so make
sure you leave time when making
travel arrangements.
Many travel companies also
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Barefoot on the beach, the
sun shining on shimmering
waters and the person you
love standing next to you –
a perfect and unforgettable
Big Day
do wedding packages to suit
all budgets and wedding and
honeymoon packages are
commonplace now.
And there are lots of extras
available. Get married at Amelia
Island Plantation Chapel and
enjoy a spa day, golf day or
rehearsal dinner. Fishing trips
and excursions to see colourful
tropical fish can be arranged for
the wedding party.
Get married on the beach and
you could be standing in a raised
Couples wanting to
get married in Florida
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all the organising to
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heart in the sand as warm water
laps close by. Choose a garden
and a flower-strewn garden
gazebo can be the centrepiece
for your wedding.
How about having Mickey
Mouse for a guest? Walt Disney
World hosts weddings and
the bride can even arrive in
Cinderella’s coach.
Or, you could get wed in a
helicopter or hot air balloon and
even under water!
Couples choose Florida for a
celebration, not just because
there is a great chance of
sunshine, but because there’s an
excellent choice of food. Menus
can be as simple or
elaborate as desired,
depending on the
budget.
Also, the
wedding or civil
partnership can
be combined
with a
honeymoon
– at a beach
hotel or villa,
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The Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota
County (left) with a beach wedding in the
Naples, Marco Island, Everglades area
a theme park hotel, cruise ship or
even a tent in one of the state's
national parks.
Orlando’s theme parks – Disney,
Universal and SeaWorld – are
just as popular with honeymoon
couples as families. Spend the
day on thrill rides and then head
out to party at Downtown Disney
or Universal CityWalk.
Cocoa Beach on the Atlantic
Coast is great for surfers, the
Everglades for walkers and
cyclists and Miami for 'beautiful
people' who want a touch of the
glamorous side of Florida.
Couples who want to sail
further afield should consider a
honeymoon cruise. Major cruise
liners leave ports, including
Miami, Fort Lauderdale and
Port Canaveral, for destinations
including the Bahamas and
Caribbean islands.
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Bartering for a great
wedding package if
dealing direct with a
hotel, and taking a party
of guests with you.
Hiring a car for two and
having a honeymoon on
the road, driving from
one beautiful beach
resort to another.
Taking advantage of
Florida’s superb and
beautiful waterways and
getting married on a yacht,
sailboat or even a kayak.
Driving over Dunedin
Causeway to Honeymoon
Island to stay in one of the
purpose-built thatched
bungalows for newlyweds.
If on a budget,
honeymooning in the hot
summer months when
Florida can be quieter and
hotel prices can be cheaper.
Getting any perks you
can on the flight or in your
resort by letting everyone
know you are celebrating a
honeymoon or anniversary.
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Shopping
Bagging a bargain
It might come as a surprise
to learn that many people
holiday in Florida just to
shop – but there are bags
of reasons why
Shopping is just so easy. The
malls are clean, air-conditioned,
big, stocked with super goods
and with plenty of places to eat
as well.
There are designer outlets
offering silly prices on items,
markets in main tourist
destinations and individual
boutiques and shops in every
little town and hamlet.
The highways are wide and car
parks are huge but don’t worry if
you haven’t hired a car – shuttle
buses run regularly to the nearest
shopping complex from pretty
much wherever you are
staying in the state.
And another major reason
And another major
reason for coming
for coming to Florida to
to Florida to shop is
shop is that...shoppers
that the dollar has
are getting much more for
weakened against
other currencies
their money
over the past year so
shoppers are getting
much more for
more than 350 stores. There
their money.
are hotels with shuttle services
Sawgrass Mills in
nearby so turn a day’s shopping
Sunrise, 30 minutes
into two!
from Miami, has
Miami has streets dedicated
the crown for
to the art of shopping – Lincoln
being the largest
Road, Collins Avenue and Ocean
outlet and
Drive – and open-air plazas such
retail-shopping
as Bayside Marketplace, which
destination in
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and exotic jewellery.
If in the Keys, don’t miss Florida
Keys Outlet Center, which has
55 stores including the latest,
American Eagle, and Calvin Klein.
Head north of Fort Lauderdale
to Palm Beach and Worth
Avenue where the strip between
South Ocean Boulevard and
Cocoanut Row has more than 200
boutiques to browse. 
Another glassware purchase from the
Dale Chihuly Collection made in St. Pete/
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There’s always lots of offers on top of discounts
– which can be up to 50 per cent – including
days where over-50s get an extra 10 per cent off
Two of the largest outlets
in Orlando selling clothes,
shoes and accessories for the
whole family are Premium
Outlets in Vineland Avenue and
International Drive, which have a
total of 340 stores.
There’s always lots of offers
on top of discounts – which can
be up to 50 per cent – including
days where over-50s get an extra
10 per cent off.
Orlando’s theme parks and
hotels sell a multitude of branded
clothes and souvenirs in their
bright, fun shops. If in the parks,
you can have your purchases
stored until the end of the day
or, if staying at one of the park
hotels, have them delivered to
your room.
Close by is the fabulous Mall
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At Millenia, home to the equally
brilliant department stores
Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s and
designer labels such as Chanel
and Gucci. Valet parking is even
available here.
Service is everything in Florida
and the staff make shopping a
real pleasure.
Tampa on the Gulf coast has a
Bargain-hunting at
FleaWorld, America’s
largest indoor flea market
with 1,700 stalls, between
Orlando and Sanford.
Getting a free VIP coupon
book at designer outlet
stores and visitor savings
passes to save cash at
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s.
Adding on 6 or 7 per cent
sales tax onto the price tag
of whatever you are buying.
It is put on at the till.
Throwing coins in the
fountains to raise money
for a cancer charity at
Waterside Shops at
Tamiami Trail N, Naples.
Checking your duty-free
allowance at home and
keeping receipts if you face
going through the ‘goods
to declare’ channel.
Taking a fossil, shark tooth
or stone to Pier Gear on
Anna Maria Island and
having it made into a piece
of jewellery.
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diverse shopping scene from Ellenton Premium
Outlets with 130 stores to Hyde Park Village,
which has a mix of national, regional and local
retailers spanning seven city blocks.
Tourist spots have their own local wares
including antiques, arts, crafts and speciality
produce such as goodies from Apalachicola
Chocolate Company in Franklin County.
Wherever there are shops, you’ll find a
variety of restaurants and bars. And in the
malls, you can even go to the cinema.
Florida makes sure you’ll want to shop ‘til
you drop.
Clothes contrasts
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European
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Museums and more
Florida has fantastic
indoor attractions as well
as outdoors, and parents
and children will find a
million and one things to
grab their attention
A good place to start is the
Museum of Florida History in the
state capital Tallahassee, where
visitors are guided across the
years from 10,000BC through
the American Civil War to today.
Children will love to learn about
the stars and join in interactive
exhibits at the Miami Museum of
Science and Planetarium. They
will be entranced by Ripley's
Believe It or Not! Museum in
St. Augustine, full of weird and
wonderful items such as a bone
motorcycle.
And the exhibit halls at the
Orlando Science Center include
a step back to the prehistoric
age at DinoDigs, and an
interactive world in Kids Town.
One attraction to suit both
adults and children is the
National Naval Aviation Museum
in Pensacola, which has more
than 150 fully-restored aircraft,
3D flight simulators, and an
IMAX theatre with the
largest screen in
Florida.
World-renowned
art is found in
glorious galleries
across Florida.
The Dali Museum
in St. Petersburg
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with a collection of works by
the remarkable surrealist artist
Salvador Dali. Also in St.
Petersburg is the Museum of
Fine Arts with collections from
distant times to the present day.
More than 6,000 works are
permanently displayed at the
Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale,
including paintings by the
renowned American William
Glackens, alongside Latin
American and other artists.
It is an exciting
time for art
and culture in
Florida. The
Tampa Museum
of Art, which
opened in
2010, is an
architectural
masterpiece with
a pierced-aluminum exterior, an
open-air sculpture gallery and
seven interior galleries.
It is the centrepiece of a
cultural hub in Tampa – next to
the Glazer Children’s Museum
and near the Tampa Theatre
and the Straz Center for the
Performing Arts.
The Sidney & Berne Davis
Art Center is a part gallery and
part performing arts centre
in Fort Myers; the Ruth Funk
Center for Textile Arts is on the
campus of the Florida Institute
of Technology in Melbourne;
and the Sarasota Museum of Art
and Design is a division of the
The arts thrive throughout Florida.
Above, a gallery in the Naples,
Marco Island and Everglades region
with La Nouba, Cirque du Soleil (facing)
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Solomon’s Castle, made
from discarded items
such as beer cans and
oil drums by sculptor
Howard Solomon, in
a swamp in Ona.
Classic cars, vintage
boats, a baseball collection
and a treasure trove of
Treasure Coast histories
and stories at The Elliott
Museum, Stuart.
The Tampa Museum of Art, which opened in
2010, is an architectural masterpiece with a
pierced-aluminium exterior
renowned Ringling College of
Art and Design.
Perez Art Museum Miami,
which opened in 2013, draws
heavily upon the works of Latin
American and Caribbean artists,
and strives to reflect Miami’s
geographic and cultural links.
The permanent collection counts
more than 1,300 pieces. Like
the Dali in St. Petersburg and
Museum of Art in Tampa, the
Perez building itself also is a
work of art worthy of your time.
Ballet, opera and music are
well catered for in Florida. The
Arts Ballet Theater of Florida is
a strong force in the south, but
there are also companies in all
areas of the state.
Opera Tampa, based in the
Straz Center, runs the annual
Florida Opera Festival and,
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again, there are excellent
Castillo De San Marcos
National Monument, a
1672 masonry fort, where
rangers wear Spanish
Colonial uniforms and
cannons are fired.
The museum at Whitehall,
Henry Flagler’s Gilded
Age estate in Palm
Beach, once described
as ‘more wonderful than
any palace in Europe’.
Orlando’s vibrant live
music scene. There are
lots of different venues
including the House of
Blues, the Amway Center
and Hard Rock Live.
Tiffany at the
Morse
The Morse Museum houses the world’s
most comprehensive collection of works
by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
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As visitors make their way around Florida they
will be struck by many wonderful examples
of modern architecture
companies in all areas.
There are many performing
orchestras. Two of the most
established are the Florida
Orchestra, based in the Tampa
Bay area, and the Orlando
Philharmonic, Central Florida's
resident professional orchestra.
As visitors make their way
around Florida they will be struck
by many wonderful examples of
modern architecture.
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Camping or renting a
cabin at the Spirit of the
Suwannee Music Park, north
of Live Oak, which hosts live
music events and festivals.
For example, the campus of
Florida Southern College in
Lakeland is the largest collection
of architecture on a single site
designed by world-renowned
Frank Lloyd Wright and attracts
more than 30,000 visitors a year.
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Festivals
Party time!
Food, drink, music, art,
poetry – there’s always
a festival happening
somewhere in Florida for
visitors to enjoy
Discover it all in one hit, at the
Florida Blueberry Festival in
Brooksville, one hour north of
Tampa, in April. Arts, crafts, live
music, street entertainment,
kid zone and theatre shows are
among the treats.
And, as the festival name
suggests, don’t miss the fresh
Florida blueberries, particularly
delicious blueberry shortcake!
The annual 10day Fiesta of Five
The annual 10-day
Flags, celebrating
Fiesta of Five Flags
the founding of
is one of the oldest
Pensacola, is one
and largest heritage seafood
of the oldest and
largest heritage and
festivals in the state delights.
family festivals in
In Plant
the state. It's held in the first two
City, Hillsborough County, the
weeks of June.
annual Florida Strawberry Festival
Fish lovers should not miss the
(February 26-March 8, 2015)
Pensacola Seafood Festival every
represents a piece of Americana,
September to sample oyster
a time in American history
croquettes, seafood gumbo,
when fairs and festivals brought
grilled conch and a host of other
communities together through
celebrations of their harvests.
The Florida Folk Festival,
held at the Stephen Foster
Folk Culture Center State Park
alongside the Suwannee River for
more than six decades, is a threeday celebration of music, dance,
stories and food. Held in May, the
The Shark's Tooth Festival in Venice (top)
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air is full of Irish fiddle tunes, jam
sessions and workshops, with the
chance to dance the night away
or just listen to the atmospheric
moonlight concerts.
Jazz fans are well catered
for in Florida. The Seabreeze
Jazz Festival held in April at
Panama City Beach attracts
top artists to the stage, and
the Clearwater Jazz Holiday in
October has developed into a
major international festival, which
over the years has attracted star
names such as Tony Bennett and
Dave Brubeck.
The Palm Beach Poetry Festival,
in the heart of Delray Beach, is
six days of reading events and
lectures in January and includes
workshops to encourage poets to
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express their work.
For a variety of theatre, dance,
music and art suitable for all
ages, the 14-day Orlando Fringe
Festival, which is held each May,
is a huge attraction.
A little bit of Germany comes
to Florida over two weekends in
October when the Cape Coral
Oktoberfest opens over three
stages with non-stop live bands
and dancing with a tasty menu of
German food specialities.
The annual Florida State Fair,
held in Tampa in February,
attracts around 500,000 visitors
each year to help celebrate the
state’s achievements in industry
and agriculture.
Music, rides,
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The annual Parrot Head Party in
downtown Palm Harbor
entertainment will keep the
family happy.
One of the top air shows
in the world, the Sun ’n Fun
International Fly-in & Expo in
Lakeland takes place in April.
Look to the skies and enjoy air
displays by stunt teams and
expert solo pilots with some
fascinating exhibits.
And for a real American
experience head to Kissimmee
in late September for the Silver
Spurs Rodeo show. Exciting
events include bull riding and
steer wrestling.
That’s what festivals are
all about in Florida… fun
and thrills but, more
important, enjoyment
for the whole
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The two-day Florida
Seafood Festival in
Apalachicola on the Gulf
coast in early November,
where you can tuck into
oysters, the local speciality.
Key West’s festivals,
including Fantasy Fest, a
celebration of costumes
and masks, the Film Festival
and the Latin Arts Festival.
Miami’s huge Goombay
Festival, held on the
first week of June,
celebrating Bahamian
music, dance and food.
Bike Week, for 10 days
in early March, when half
a million bikers bring
their mean machines
to Daytona Beach.
Quirky foodie festivals
where you eat frog legs
in Fellsmere and toss a
mullet in Perdido Key.
Check festival dates and
times before you go so
you can plan your holiday
diary around them.
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Florida is such a fabulous destination that holidaymakers
are spoiled for choice and want to experience as much as
possible. A two-centre holiday is the perfect answer
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Taking a Caribbean cruise,
sailing from one of Florida’s
many ports, before or after
a city or beach break.
When booking your
twin-centre holiday,
thinking about flying into
one airport and jetting
home from another.
If travelling between
holiday resorts by hire
car, you can pick up and
drop off the vehicle at
different destinations.
Many visitors to Florida take a
two-centre break to ensure they fit
everything in. Even if the resorts
are miles apart, it’s easy to do,
even if spending ONLY a week or
two in the Sunshine State.
Hiring a car frees you up to move
from one place to another. All the
main rental companies are based
at major airports or near hotels.
But public transport also is
an option – internal flights, by
rail with Amtrak, or Greyhound
buses, which serve more than 54
destinations in Florida.
The majority of first-time visitors to
Florida, especially families, want to
see Mickey and Co., so Orlando is a
Fun at the beach in Bahia Honda in the
Florida Keys. Facing page,the fabulous
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favourite two-centre option. The
thrills and spills of Walt Disney
World, Universal and SeaWorld are
just too great to resist.
Stay in one of the park hotels
(you get early park admission) or
a self-catering villa with pool in
nearby Kissimmee.
Dinner shows, airboat rides
to see alligators, balloon trips,
museums and shopping malls are
all on the doorstep.
As for your second choice,
the world of Florida is
your oyster. If you’re
exhausted after fun-filled
days in the parks and
want to hit a beach
quickly, the Space
Coast is less than an
hour’s drive.
Combining a shopping
trip and staying near one
of the large outlet stores in
Orlando or Fort Lauderdale
with a beach holiday.
Never mind two-centre,
have a multi-centre
holiday by hopping from
one fabulous Florida
Keys island to another.
Going from the Atlantic
to the Gulf coast – St.
Augustine to Cedar
Key, Cocoa Beach to
Clearwater or Fort
Lauderdale
to Naples.
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beaches, some of the best
surf in the state and plenty of
restaurants and bars to re-charge
the batteries. And when you are
ready to venture out again, there
is the unmissable Kennedy Space
Center down the road.
Over on the Gulf of Mexico
coast, Tampa is a good option
for some action coupled with
glorious Sarasota, Anna Maria
Island or Siesta Key for winddown time.
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Get away from theme parks
and stay overnight on Little
Gasparilla Island, which has
no roads, cars, or shopping
– just miles of beaches,
bird watching and fishing.
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drop tower, Falcon’s Fury. But the
park is also home to hundreds
of animals and feeding giraffes
on the Serengeti Safari is just as
thrilling as the rollercoasters.
LEGOLAND Florida, which
has an adjoining waterpark and
hotel, is at Winter Haven, only 45
minutes away from either Tampa
or Orlando.
The white sands of Sarasota
have been included in Dr.
Beach’s Top 10 list of best
Florida beaches and the waters
are crystal clear – so they are
absolutely perfect for snorkelling
or watersports. Relaxed enough?
Then how about a visit to the
Ringling Estate and Museum of
Art, also in Sarasota.
Both St. Augustine in the
northeast of Florida and
Pensacola in the northwest offer
chilled-out beach
breaks – but
there’s always
something to do
close by.
For a glitzy,
Mixing Florida's unique selection of theme
parks with the beach is perfect for
children. Facing page, the Hob Nob
Drive-In, Sarasota County
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The white sands
of Sarasota have
been included in Dr.
Beach’s Top 10 list of
best Florida beaches
glamorous break, head to Miami
for super-smart hotels with
palm-strewn gardens stretching
to meet the wide white sands
of South Beach. Don’t worry
if it’s too expensive; there is a
more affordable selection of
accommodation a few streets
back.
Miami is a hub of activity – party
day or night, drink, eat and shop.
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And then move on to Everglades
National Park to bike or walk off
all the excesses.
Or, drive through Florida Keys,
an archipelago of 1,700 islands
including Marathon, where the
Seven Mile Bridge – the unofficial
8th wonder of the world – begins.
Wonder of the world, that’s
Florida. •
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Adventures afloat
Looking for white-knuckle
thrills and a chill-out
holiday where absolutely
everything is done for you?
Try a Florida cruise
It’s amazing to think families and
couples of any age can be riding
the coasters in the theme park
capital of the world one day and
soaking up the sun on an island
the next.
But choose Florida and you’ll
be promised a superb holiday of
a lifetime on land and sea.
The Sunshine State, lucky to
have waters on three sides, has
a number of ports including
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Jacksonville, Port Canaveral,
West Palm Beach, Miami, Tampa
and Fort Lauderdale.
Major cruise lines – including
Disney, Royal Caribbean,
Carnival, Princess, Norwegian,
Celebration, Holland America
and MSC – offer voyages
to destinations such as the
Bahamas, Caribbean islands and
even the Panama Canal.
The choice of modern,
luxurious ships is phenomenal,
as is the number of itineraries
guaranteeing that first-time
cruisers and regular sailors will
not be disappointed.
Combining a stay in Florida and
a cruise is the perfect two-centre
If a theme park
isn’t your cup of
tea but the kids still
want to meet Mickey
Mouse, then book
a Disney cruise
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holiday. And it is a sensational
way of celebrating a honeymoon,
birthday or any other special
occasion. Spend an energybusting time in the theme parks,
trekking through the national
parks, kayaking in the Everglades
or diving in the ocean, and then
board a cruise and sail away.
How about five nights from
Fort Lauderdale to Belize and
the Mexican island of Cozumel
before heading back to Florida?
Or a week from Miami to the
Caribbean, stopping at Half
Moon Cay, St. Thomas, San Juan
and Grand Turk?
If a theme park isn’t your cup
of tea but the kids still want to
meet Mickey Mouse, then book a
Disney cruise. The famous mouse
and his pals provide all the
entertainment on ships sailing
from Port Canaveral, just over 50
miles from Orlando.
The beauty of cruises
is that they are
mainly all-inclusive,
so guests know
what they are
paying for upfront. Extras tend
to include drinks,
tips and excursions.
If considering a
cruise in or out of
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Disney Cruise Lines is one of the cruise
operators to sail out of Port Canaveral
(facing page) while Celebrity Solstice
(above) is another visitor to Florida waters
a Florida port, then remember
you can also take advantage of
the wide variety of excursions.
Shoppers can fill their bags
at Sawgrass Mills if going in or
out of the nearby port of Fort
Lauderdale. Miami has something
for everyone from seeing wildlife
at Jungle Island or Zoo Miami to
the Art Deco buildings of Miami
Beach, including the beautiful
house of designer Gianni Versace
on Ocean Drive.
Tampa has its own theme park,
Busch Gardens, and is another
city fortunate enough to be
surrounded by glorious beach
resorts you won't want to leave.
That, too, makes booking
a cruise out or into Florida
attractive. Fabulous beach
resorts have accommodation
for all budgets, from villas and
apartments to five-star hotels.
Either make the booking yourself
or leave everything to a holiday
company at home.
They will sort out your whole
itinerary including flights, the stay
in Florida and the cruise.
All you have to do is find your
sea legs! •
Having lunch with an
astronaut and seeing
Space Shuttle Atlantis at
the astonishing Kennedy
Space Center on Port
Canaveral’s doorstep.
Leaving time before a
cruise to enjoy watersports,
fishing, hiking, biking or
playing a game of golf
near Jacksonville port.
Taking a stroll on South
Beach Miami to see all
the ‘beautiful people’ on
one of the most famous
stretches of sand in Florida.
Checking out excursions
your cruise line offers
and booking them
before you leave home
so you don’t miss out.
Saving money on a
cruise and hotel by
choosing a ‘cruise and
stay’ package offered by
main tour operators.
Getting a late deal bargain
if you don’t mind where
you cruise to and haven’t
got fixed holiday dates.
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Pensacola • Panama City Beach
Apalachicola & Port St.Joe • Tallahassee & Marianna
• Steinhatchee & Cedar Key • Live Oak & White Springs
• Gainesville • Amelia Island • Jacksonville • Ponte Vedra
Beach • St. Augustine • Palm Coast & Flagler
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Locals tell visitors North Florida is the way the Sunshine State used
to be…miles and miles of unspoiled beaches, friendly residents, a
naturalist’s dream and a sporting paradise
Nothing has changed here. This
region has the same pristine
beaches and friendly welcome
it has always had, plus nature at
its most stunning, and top-class
sport – with just a bit more
excitement in the cities.
Tucked away in the northeast,
on the banks of the beautiful St.
Johns River, is Jacksonville, the
'River City by the Sea'.
Jacksonville is the prime
example of how a city can
combine a big business hub with
wonderful attractions for tourists.
It is a major military and civilian
deep-water port with a huge
diversity of culture, museums,
sports venues and shopping
centres, but also offers 22 miles
of wide sand beaches and one of
the largest urban park systems
in America spread over some
80,000 acres.
There are 10 state and national
parks as well as many city parks
in Jacksonville. Just minutes from
the city centre are wetlands,
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marshes and untouched
woodlands for campers, hikers
and cyclists to explore.
Go fishing, canoeing and
kayaking or bird watching.
Jacksonville is placed at the
northeast gateway to The Great
Florida Birding Trail and there are
hundreds of species to spot.
Downtown Jacksonville is
bursting with super shopping
options, great dining
experiences, historic buildings
and museums. The Cummer
Museum of Art and Gardens
on Riverside Avenue has nearly
5,000 works and is a renowned
centre for education in the arts
for adults and children.
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is
held annually over Memorial Day
weekend and the Springing the
Blues Festival swings along over
three days in April.
Just 45 minutes north of the city
by car, at the tip of the Florida
border, are Amelia Island and
Fernandina Beach, known as the
Isle of Eight Flags because of its
multiple countries of occupation
since 1562.
People travel hundreds of miles
to the annual Isle of Eight Flags
Shrimp Festival in May and for
a small island – it's just 13 miles
The many sides of Amelia Island
with, facing page, St. Augustine (top)
and the Pensacola Lighthouse
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(21km) long – it packs in a lot
more besides, including a film
festival, musical and sporting
events, and seven top golf
courses.
With accommodation to suit
every budget and pristine sands
to stroll along, it is no wonder
Amelia Island was named as a Top
25 Island in the World to visit in
2013 in the Conde Nast Readers’
Choice Awards.
Ponte Vedra Beach
South of Jacksonville lies Ponte
Vedra Beach, a name familiar to
golf fans as it is the venue of the
annual Players Championship at
TPC Sawgrass with its formidable
17th-hole island green.
But there’s more to Ponte
Vedra Beach than golf. Giant
sand dunes and white beaches,
natural wonders to explore, classy
shopping and delicious dining
experiences make it a family
destination to savour.
Quaint St. Augustine, just
down the Atlantic coast from
the border, is America’s oldest
city with centuries-old buildings,
including the 17th Century military
fort Castillo de San Marcos, vying
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for attention alongside modern
hotels, shops and animal reserves.
There are many living history
attractions and children will love
pretending to be a pirate invading
the city or digging through a
reconstructed archeological site.
St. Augustine’s beaches,
including Crescent Beach, Vilano
Beach and St. Augustine Beach,
make up miles of beautiful
coastline. Anastasia State Park
is a protected bird sanctuary
with some superb beaches and
it includes nature trails, fishing,
camping and canoeing.
Palm Coast is another paradise
for nature lovers, and eco-tours by
boat or land transport are a great
way to explore the area. Keep an
eye open for playful dolphins and
gentle manatees.
Chill-out zone
Next door, Flagler Beach is an
excellent base for fishermen or
visitors who just want to chill out
on miles of uncrowded beaches.
Moving inland, Crescent City is a
small, rural town nestling between
two lakes, Lake Stella and
Crescent Lake. At the north end
of Crescent Lake is Dunns Creek
Quaint St. Augustine,
just down the Atlantic
coast from the border,
is America’s oldest
city with centuries-old
buildings, including
the 17th Century
military fort Castillo
de San Marcos
Conservation Area where visitors
may spot alligators, bobcats and
white-tailed deer. Yellow-crowned
night herons and red-shouldered
hawks are a colourful addition to
the bird population.
Eight miles (13km) up the road,
Palatka is the seat of Putnam
County, famous for its local
festivals. The Florida Azalea
Festival is held in March over two
days and includes a parade as well
as an arts and crafts show.
The Blue Crab Festival takes
place over Memorial Day
weekend and features
carnival rides, live
music and a
seafood cookoff.
Ravine Gardens
State Park in
Palatka has
hiking and
nature trails
or visitors
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Watching dolphin and sea
lion shows at Gulfarium –
North Florida’s answer to
SeaWorld – at Fort Walton
Beach on the Gulf coast.
Being a zookeeper for
a day to get up close to
mammals, reptiles and
birds at Jacksonville Zoo
and Gardens.
Soaking up Florida’s history
while taking a horsedrawn carriage through
the redbrick lanes of St.
Augustine.
Shopping in downtown
Gainesville’s Union Street
Station Pedestrian Mall
and wandering around
the Farmers’ Market
showcasing local produce
and crafts.
Letting your hair down at
Club La Vela, Panama City
Beach, the largest nightclub
in America. Live bands and
a poolside deck.
The Tallahassee
Automobile Museum, with
over 140 vintage cars and
the horse-drawn funeral
hearse reputed to have
carried Abraham Lincoln.
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 the gardens, surrounded by
beautiful flowers.
To the west of Palatka is
Gainesville, home of the University
of Florida.
As a university city, visitors
are bound to find a buzzing
atmosphere and the downtown
area is alive with all types of music,
great dining experiences and a
number of galleries.
Art lovers can browse the
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
on the university campus where
sports fans will also find the Ben
Hill Griffin Stadium, or The Swamp
as it is lovingly nicknamed, home
of the football Gators.
Those wanting to escape city
life for a while make their way to
the Florida Museum of Natural
History which includes a delightful
butterfly rainforest, fossil plant
garden and walking trails.
Other natural attractions include
Devil’s Millhopper Geological
State Park, a limestone sinkhole
and miniature rain forest.
Ten miles (16km) south of
Gainesville is Paynes Prairie
Preserve State Park, spread over
22,000 acres and a dream for
outdoor enthusiasts wanting to
cycle, walk, ride horses and camp
among stunning scenery and
wondrous wildlife.
To the north of Gainesville are
many welcoming towns with their
special attractions, including High
Springs, Branford, Live Oak, Lake
City and White Springs.
Lake City was originally a
Seminole Indian village. Just 13
miles (21km) east is the Olustee
Battlefield and Museum, the
site of what was Florida’s largest
battle in the Civil War and where
February each year sees the
fighting re-enacted.
Cutting its way through north
Florida is the Suwannee River,
immortalized by the official Florida
state song, Old Folks At Home.
There are many attractions on
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the river, including the Suwannee
River Wilderness Trail where
visitors can hike, cycle and paddle
as well as take the opportunity to
swim, snorkel and scuba dive.
Tallahassee
Just north of Live Oak is the
Spirit of Suwannee Music Park
and Campground, a one of a
kind venue that hosts all sorts of
musical events throughout the
year and includes 500-plus acres
of grounds for campers, hikers and
many outdoor pursuits.
Tallahassee is the capital city of
Florida and famous for its warm
Southern hospitality – it's just
across the border from Georgia
– and is also home to two
universities, Florida State and
Florida A&M. FSU’s Seminoles and
Florida’s Gators have won three of
the past national championships in
college football.
The city offers everything a
visitor could want: wonderful arts
and culture, fascinating museums,
top-class shopping, sports, the
great outdoor activities and a
buzzing nightlife area.
The area has a proud record in
the civil rights movement and in
2013 a Heritage Walk was opened,
dedicated to 50 people who took
part in the 1956 bus boycott.
The area has a proud
record in the civil
rights movement
and in 2013 a Heritage
Walk was opened,
dedicated to 50 people
who took part in the
1956 bus boycott
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Tallahassee’s newest attraction
is also one of its oldest, Cascades
Park, where in the early 19th
Century hunters and travellers
would meet up. Now it has reemerged as a gathering point
for locals and visitors with family
relaxation areas, fitness trails and
at its centrepiece an amphitheatre,
home to theatrical and musical
works as well as to lots of
community events.
At the very western point of
Florida lies the city of Pensacola,
nicknamed The City of Five Flags
after the governments that have
ruled there over a 450-year history.
Today, Pensacola is a vibrant,
attractive city where live music
fills the air and fine galleries and
museums beckon visitors. Fine
dining is a must as Pensacola
is home to several nationallyrenowned chefs.
Indeed the whole Pensacola Bay
area is packed with adventurous
activity, including scuba diving to
the world’s largest artificial reef,
fishing, bird watching and relaxing
on miles of beautiful beaches.
One adrenaline-packed way
of exploring the scenery is a
Facing page: St. Augustine has a host of
old buildings with, below, Mission San Luis
in Tallahassee. Pensacola (above) is close
to the Alabama border
parasailing adventure at 1,200 feet
(366 metres). Another is to take a
more gentle canoe rental or boat
charter.
Perdido Key, Spanish for 'lost
island', figures highly in the 'Dr.
Beach' ratings. The barrier island
is a naturalist’s dream with several
renowned parks, including Big
Lagoon State Park and Perdido
Key State Park, as well as some
other discovery trails and wetland
eco trails.
The spectacular Emerald Coast
of North Florida is bristling
with the most delightful resorts
and white sand beaches found
anywhere in the world.
At its heart are Destin, Fort
Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island
where families can join dolphinwatching cruises, splash around
at the Big Kahuna's Water and
Adventure Park with more than 40
attractions, and join a pirate ship
for an adventure-packed cruise.
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 around here, with traditional
malls, brand-name boutiques,
local stores and craft shops.
Along a 26-mile stretch of
this coast lies the area of South
Walton with 16 individual beach
neighbourhoods, each proud of its
individual charm.
But beaches are not the only
attraction in this remarkable patch
of Florida. Sandy trails, long bike
rides through natural beauty,
admiring the work of local artists,
discovering the local music scene
and sampling a delicious variety of
dining experiences should all be
on the list.
Panama City is the largest
city between Tallahassee and
Pensacola and is yet another
location that's famed
for its friendly
locals, delightful
climate, range of
entertainment,
fishing and water
sports.
Panama City
Beach is
a great
place to
take the
little
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They’ll love the stingray petting
pool at Gulf World Marine Park,
two different giant mazes and the
four-storey science puzzle paradise
of WonderWorks.
Visitors lucky enough to drive
along this coastline towards Cedar
Key, our final stopping-off point
in North Florida, will pass through
romantically named resorts such
as Port St. Joe, Apalachicola,
Steinhatchee and Suwannee.
Steinhatchee, which is
sometimes called The Best Kept
Secret in Florida, is famous for its
delicious scallops and although
the season lasts for no more than
a couple of months, people travel
from all over America and beyond
to treat their tastebuds.
The historic maritime town of
Apalachicola still has a working
waterfront and visitors can tuck
into the freshest seafood on the
North Florida coast and fish for
their own supper.
Suwannee is naturally connected
to the world-famous river and
Cedar Key continues the theme
of charming holiday spots with an
old-fashioned feel yet offering its
The wilder side of North Florida at
Cedar Key and the statue of Henry
Flagler in St. Augustine
Pensacola is a
vibrant, attractive
city where live music
fills the air and fine
galleries and museums
beckon visitors. Fine
dining is a must
visitors warm hospitality, delicious
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Home to Harry Potter and Mickey Mouse, it’s no wonder
Central Florida gets lots of attention, but the priceless characters
are only two of the many magical attractions for holidaymakers
From Crystal River to Bradenton
on the Gulf coast and from
Ormond Beach to Vero Beach
on the Atlantic, there’s non-stop
fun and fantastic sights and
activities to be discovered in this
magnificent middle chunk of the
Sunshine State.
And almost smack bang in the
centre is the entertainment capital
of Florida and theme park capital
of the world, Orlando.
So let’s start our tour of Central
Florida here. The sheer scale
and brilliance of the theme parks
capture everyone’s imagination.
Universal Orlando has opened
a second area dedicated to
the Wizarding World of Harry
Potter, Diagon Alley, and just like
the original Hogsmeade, it has
extraordinary sets, rides, shops
and special effects.
Universal’s two parks, Universal
Studios and Islands of Adventure,
with thrill coasters and children’s
themed areas, deserve a two-day
visit, so families should try to stay
at one of their hotels, which range
from the new budget Cabana
Bay Beach Resort to the plush
Portofino Bay.
Walt Disney World’s four
parks, Animal Kingdom, Epcot,
Magic Kingdom and Hollywood
Studios, never fail to impress
visitors – there’s a touch of magic
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everywhere. To take advantage of
dining offers and early admission
into the parks, stay in one of their
on-site hotels.
Marine life shows are the
highlight of SeaWorld, but it also
heralds itself as a conservation
centre. It has its roller coasters
too – Manta is breathtaking – and
don’t miss the colony of penguins
in Antarctica: Empire of the
Penguin.
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After exhausting
hours in the parks,
head to a waterpark
such as Aquatica
or Wet ‘n Wild to
cool down
For a complete contrast to all the
parks, chill out at Discovery Cove.
Swim with dolphins, coast down
the lazy river and relax on a sandy
beach. Only 1,000 people a day
are allowed into this stunning oasis
of tranquillity, so book ahead.
Florida’s hot sunny days
and balmy evenings allow
holidaymakers to play by both day
and night.
So after exhausting hours in the
parks, head to a waterpark such
as Aquatica or Wet ‘n Wild to cool
down before starting the evening
entertainment.
The parks have some of the
best light and firework shows in
the world every night, or head to
Downtown Disney and Universal
CityWalk – entertainment
complexes with restaurants, bars
and nightclubs.
There are so many attractions to
see in and around Orlando that
one visit to central Florida is never
enough. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not
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houses oddities like you’ve never
seen before and Titanic – The
Experience has replica rooms.
Then, there are the famous
alligators to be seen but
definitely not touched. Gatorland
on South Orange Blossom Trail
is the place to learn all about
these toothy creatures and view
them safely from a three-storey
observation tower.
Airboats and gators
Boggy Creek on Lake Toho at
Southport Park offers airboat rides
to skim over the wetland and spot
gators and other Florida wildlife.
There are numerous other
ways to see wildlife in central
Florida, from a hot air balloon
or helicopter, by horseback or
canoeing, kayaking, cycling or
simply walking.
Bird-watchers should not miss
a trip to 140,000-acre (567 sq
km) Merritt Island National
Wildlife Refuge, a habitat
for endangered species
and stopover for migrating
birds, at Kennedy Space
Center on the Space Coast.
See manatees, fish and
go boating or hiking on
six trails from just a mile
(1.6km) to five miles (8km).
The space centre itself, a
fascinating insight into the world
of an astronaut, attracts more than
1.5 million visitors a year.
Canaveral is one of 10 national
seashores in the country, the
57,000 acres (231sq km)protected
by the National Park Service. The
beach is a nesting ground for
three species of sea turtles and
the main entrance to the park is
at Apollo Beach, south of New
Smyrna Beach.
Further north on Central
Florida’s Atlantic coast, Daytona
Beach has the tallest lighthouse
in Florida, the Ponce de Leon
Inlet light, and the boardwalk and
pier are where to go for fun and
food. Go on the roller coaster
and Ferris wheel before pizzas
and ice cream.
There are watersports galore
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McClarty Treasure Museum
in Sebastian Inlet State
Park, close to Vero Beach,
which has Spanish treasures
from 11 galleons destroyed
in a hurricane in 1715.
The breathtaking fireworks
displays in Magic Kingdom
and Epcot at Walt Disney
World. It will definitely
make you glow!
Studying the fascinating
history of the Seminole
Indians. The Tampa
Reservation is one of six
official Seminole
reservations in Florida.
Hopping over to
Walkabout Way at Busch
Gardens Tampa to
hand-feed a kangaroo. It’s
not all about thrilling rides!
If you’ve got the nerve,
going skydiving over the
lush countryside of
Zephyrhills, famous for its
pure spring water.
A cup of Cuban coffee
when visiting the cigarmaking centre of Ybor City,
Tampa. It will give you an
extra kick!
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 (37km) of beach as well as in
neighbouring Ormond Beach,
which has a small-town feel.
Millionaire John D. Rockefeller
was one of its early settlers and
must have left his golden touch
on the area.
Accommodation from hotels
to condominiums hugging the
beach is plentiful so, if touring, it
is easy to find somewhere to eat,
rest and play.
Moving south from Canaveral,
Cocoa Beach is a lively hub
for surfers looking for some of
the best waves in Florida. Visit
Ron Jon’s – the world’s largest
surf shop – and Cocoa Village,
a riverside complex with more
than 50 shops, galleries and
artists’ studios.
It’s more peaceful and there’s
a slightly older clientele in
Melbourne, about half an hour
further south. Crane Creek
manatee spotting and Brevard
Museum of Art & Science are a
couple of the highlights.
For even more peace, Sebastian
Inlet State Park, 20 miles (32km)
away, is ideal for fishing, camping,
diving or snorkelling.
Vero Beach is another lovely
resort on the Treasure Coast,
named because of its shipwreck
Cocoa Beach is a
lively hub for surfers
looking for some
of the best waves
history, in Indian River County.
To reach the opposite coastline
and the warm, calm waters of the
Gulf of Mexico, call in at Sebring,
home to the Sebring International
Raceway. Its first race was in 1950,
making it one of the oldest tracks
in America.
Bradenton gives a flavour of
Old Florida history in its museums
and parks, yet is a modern city
with a bustling downtown and
working artists’ community –
Village of the Arts.
St. Petersburg also offers
galleries, boutiques, arts
and music venues as well as
restaurants and nightclubs. The
Salvador Dali Museum houses
the largest collection of his work
outside Spain.
From both cities, you can reach
the most glorious beaches on this
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coastline stretching from Longboat
Key, famous for its championship
golf course, and Anna Maria Island
through to Crystal River.
The resorts all fight for a place
on the tourist map as a haven
for beach lovers, while providing
entertainment and facilities for the
perfect holiday.
Anna Maria Island, a barrier
island, is where you’ll feel time
has stopped still while stretching
out on seven miles of sugar-white
sands (Bean Point beach is a
favourite) and swimming in the
clear, blue waters.
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Golfing and fishing are the top
two tourist attractions along with
tucking into fresh seafood!
The southern mouth of Tampa
Bay also includes the equally laidback resorts of Bradenton Beach,
Anna Maria and Holmes Beach.
Take a Segway tour along the wide
sidewalks to see them all.
Like so many of Florida’s
beaches, there are picnic tables,
restrooms and showers along with
shops and eateries.
Going up this wonderful Gulf of
Mexico coastline, watch dolphins
from Madeira Beach, go fishing
off Redington Beach or visit the
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary at
Indian Shores.
Clearwater has a lot to thank
a dolphin for! Winter, star of the
movie 'Dolphin Tale', is housed
at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
There’s another wonderful beach
here, pristine white sands to sit on
during the day and entertainment
at the Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival
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performers and music.
All these coastal resorts are
close to Tampa, which many
holidaymakers use as a base
because of its airport and port. It
is a holiday destination in itself,
not only because of the nearby
stunning beaches, but because
it is packed with museums,
galleries, shops and is home to
the National Football League’s
Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Ybor City is Tampa’s trendiest
neighbourhood for nightlife
and dining, and a 19th century
historic district reflects the
Cuban/Spanish heritage. Roll
your own cigar at one of many
factories in America’s cigar
capital of the world and get in
the mood for a fun-filled evening.
Youngsters will love Tampa’s
aquarium, waterpark, children’s
museum and Lowry Park Zoo,
which has more than 2,000 animals
including elephants, leopards,
tigers and cheetahs.
The area’s most spectacular
park is Busch Gardens, which is
a combination of a zoo, safari
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Busch Gardens has some of the most
breathtaking rides in Florida, including roller
coasters SheiKra and Kumba and the new
335ft drop tower Falcon’s Fury which plunges
the bravest riders to the ground at 60mph
theme park and is sister park to
SeaWorld in Orlando.
It has more than 12,000 animals
and 65 acres of the 335-acre park
is safari-land where you can get up
close to the animals by riding in
the park's open-top trucks.
Busch Gardens has some of the
most breathtaking rides in Florida,
including rollercoasters SheiKra
and Kumba and the new 335ft
drop tower Falcon’s Fury which
plunges the bravest riders to the
ground at 60mph.
Legoland by the lake
For a gentler park experience,
go inland to Winter Haven to find
LEGOLAND Florida, which is on
a beautiful lakeside setting and
includes the tropical gardens of
the former attraction, Cypress
Gardens, along with 50 rides,
shows and attractions.
Ideally suited for children aged
two to 12 but with the famous
bricks enjoying a new popularity,
the park’s superb structures
of landmarks such as New
York’s Empire State Building
and Times Square appeal to
all ages.
Check out the new Star Wars
zone with scenes from all six
movies. Then when you have
explored all the themed areas, cool
down in the adjoining waterpark.
Speaking of water, Lakeland
– first inhabited by Native
Americans – between Orlando and
Tampa has 38 named lakes, the
largest being Lake Parker.
The swans on the lakes are
descendants of a couple sent
to Florida by Britain’s Queen
Elizabeth after alligators and pets
wiped out the original birds.
Go shopping in Downtown
Lakeland for fashion, antiques
and crafts in clay, glass, wood and
metal by American artists.
The Polk Museum of Art will
appeal to history buffs and art
lovers, and those who like gardens
should not miss Hollis Garden,
which has more than 10,000
flowers and plants.
Go north through Zephyrhills to
Dade City and visit the Pioneer
Florida Museum to discover the
life of the ‘Florida Pioneer Man’
A pier in the waters off Cocoa Beach plus
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– how houses were made, crops
were harvested and household
tasks were carried out.
There’s more history to soak up
in Mount Dora, on the shores of
beautiful Lake Dora and known
as the ‘bass capital of the world’
because of the superb fishing.
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Mount Dora is also a peaceful
base if wanting to visit Orlando,
45 minutes away, and there is
easy access to both Orlando and
Sanford International Airports.
Outdoors lovers can find a range
of holiday activities in and around
Ocala and Silver Springs. Go
hiking in Ocala National Forest,
part of the 1,500-mile (2,414km)
Florida Trail system, take a glassbottom boat tour at Silver Springs
State Park or go horse-riding in
the Ocala area's ‘horse country’.
Experience Central Florida for
adventure, thrills, family activities
and fabulous food, drink and
shopping and wild horses will not
be able to drag you away. •
If you only do one thing
Take a ride on the steam
train Hogwarts Express at
the Wizarding World of
Harry Potter, the railway
now linking Universal’s two
Orlando parks.
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Sarasota & Bradenton • Venice • Fort Myers & Sanibel
Lake Okeechobee • Port St. Lucie • Palm Beach Gardens
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Springs • Fort Lauderdale & Hollywood • Miami & South
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Where do you imagine you get a true taste of South Florida?
Miami, the Everglades, Florida Keys or Lake Okeechobee? The
answer is every one of these amazing places plus a whole lot more
Starting in the north of the
region, the 730-square mile
(1,175-square km) Lake
Okeechobee, or the Big O, is
known as Florida’s inland sea, as
it is the largest freshwater lake in
the state and the second-largest
in America.
The lake is a magnet for fishing,
boating and trails. Fishermen
looking for its famous largemouth
bass, crappie and bluegill should
head for Clewiston on the
southern shore.
From here, visitors can also take
to the 110-mile (177 km) Lake
Okeechobee Scenic Trail. Be sure
to have binoculars handy, for
hikers and bikers on the 35ft-high
(10m) dyke overlooking the Big
O may spot wild hogs, osprey,
kites, deer, alligators and other
fascinating creatures.
From the Big O, visitors are
torn between moving west to
Sarasota or east to Palm Beach.
So why not do both?
Sarasota County includes
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romantic-sounding attractions
such as Siesta Key, Longboat
Key and Venice. Besides its
world-famous beaches, it is also
a cultural hotspot renowned for
its arts, galleries, museums, and
ballet and opera companies.
Sarasota Opera, Orchestra
and Ballet are just three of the
cultural attractions bringing
pleasure every year to thousands
in the city. Visitors also flock to
the Sarasota Music Festival in
June and the Sarasota Blues Fest
in September.
Nearby Longboat Key, divided
between Sarasota and Manatee
counties, has 12 miles (19km) of
white beaches, a championship
golf course and many great
dining experiences.
And just down the coast, the
cool, white, powdery sands of
Siesta Key Beach have been
voted the best in America. Some
would disagree…they say they
are the best in the world!
Venice prides itself as a more
non-commercial city than its
neighbours and has the unusual
distinction of being dubbed
the Shark’s Tooth Capital of
the World! It even hosts an
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annual festival to celebrate the
enormous amount of sharks’
teeth washed up on its shores
each year.
Travelling down the Gulf Coast,
visitors arrive at Port Charlotte,
with more than 165 miles of
waterways and home to every
type of watersport.
Fort Myers has a diverse set of
attractions. As well as glorious
beaches and top restaurants,
visitors can visit the neighbouring
winter homes of Thomas Edison
and Henry Ford, now museums
celebrating their achievements.
Laid-back and classy
Naples is a centre of cultural
pleasures as well as classy clothes
boutiques and fine dining.
Farther down the coast is Marco
Island, the largest of Florida’s Ten
Thousand Islands, known for its
laid-back lifestyle.
Returning to the beaches east
of Lake Okeechobee visitors
arrive on the Treasure Coast,
named after the sinking of a
Spanish fleet in 1715.
Fort Pierce, called the Sunrise
City, is a thriving mix of cultural
and family activity. The Sunrise
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Theatre offers a diverse range
of entertainment and the city
is home to several educational
and research facilities, including
the Manatee Observation and
Education Center where visitors
can get up close to these
extraordinary creatures.
Along the coast is Port St.
Lucie, which has grown from
a small farming community
50 years ago to a beautiful
holiday hotspot where tourists
can explore the environmental
attractions of the area by foot,
horse or canoe.
Jensen Beach, once the
Pineapple Capital of the World,
still holds an annual pineapple
festival and attracts visitors
looking for the best
shopping centres on
the Treasure Coast.
The roads down
the Atlantic coast
inevitably lead to the
wonders of Miami,
but before arriving
there are many
beautiful resorts to
explore on the way.
The name Palm
Beach conjures
Quaint Fort Myers
has a diverse set of
attractions. As well
as glorious beaches
and top restaurants,
visitors can visit the
neighbouring winter
homes of Thomas
Edison and Henry
Ford, now museums
images of tasteful architecture,
fine dining, superb shopping and
championship golf courses. And
that’s what the island of Palm
Beach offers.
Worth Avenue in Palm Beach
has been voted one of the three
most iconic shopping streets
in America, with 250 upmarket
shops, boutiques and restaurants
where Armani, Gucci, Chanel and
Cartier rub shoulders.
If shopping isn’t for you,
perhaps golf is. Choose between
five championship golf
courses such as The
Champion, designed
by Jack Nicklaus and
home of the annual
PGA Honda Classic
event, or the recently
renovated Fazio
course.
Henry Flagler’s
magnificent estate in
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A stroll in Nancy Forrester’s
Secret Garden, once home
to rare plants but now a
sanctuary for parrots and
other birds, on Key West.
The Miami Design District
near Midtown Miami, which
is rich in unusual art and
galleries as well as being a
classy shopping area.
Joining a Sugarland
Express tour of Clewiston,
known as America’s
sweetest town because of
its sugar cane industry.
Squeezing into a clown car
and learning circus skills at
the Ringling Circus Museum
in Sarasota.
A live alligator show by
the Gator Boys Alligator
Rescue team at Everglades
Holiday Park.
Hopping on and off a
narrated trolley tour in Fort
Lauderdale, past the cruise
ship port, luxury yachts,
beaches and historic sights.
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splendour.
Food lovers should make a
note of the Palm Beach Food and
Wine Festival in the winter and
the Palm Beach Summer Beer
Fest in August.
Palm Beach County envelops
several stunning coastal resorts
including West Palm Beach, Lake
Worth, Boynton Beach, Delray
Beach and Boca Raton.
Magic of the Everglades
One of many attractions of West
Palm Beach is to ride an airboat
over the Everglades and see
nature’s wonders at their finest.
Don’t imagine for one minute
that the Everglades is a massive
inaccessible swamp. It is a
magical network of forests and
wetlands spread across southern
Florida where many wonderful
creatures and species of birds
and reptiles make their home in
the tropical environment.
There are several ways to
explore this extraordinary
wilderness, including by the
famous airboats and other boat
tours, or canoeing and kayaking,
The Florida Keys on the southern tip of
the state and Siesta Key with (facing page)
a classic car complementing the Art
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cycling or walking. There are
even airplane tours.
The National Park, set up
to protect the ecosystem of
the Everglades, is a breeding
ground for wading birds that live
alongside the Florida panther,
alligators, manatee, fish, and
other mammals and reptiles.
A good place to start is the
Gulf Coast Visitor Center in
Everglades City where films,
brochures and educational
displays set the scene for an
Everglades adventure.
Two hiking trails are open to
visitors on the Florida Panther
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The National Park, set up to protect the
ecosystem of the Everglades, is a breeding
ground for wading birds that live alongside the
Florida panther, alligators, manatee and fish
they can explore the endangered
animal’s natural habitats.
And the Ten Thousand Island
National Wildlife Refuge wraps
a protective arm around its
mangrove forests and creatures.
Campsites are available all over
the National Park, none more
so than in the 729,000-acre (295
hectares) Big Cypress National
Preserve, and its Oasis Visitor
Center near Everglades City.
Alligators, bald eagles and heron
are among the animals and birds
that inhabit this area.
Of course, exploring the
Everglades does not necessarily
mean camping under the stars.
There are hotels and cabins
available and many eating places
to experience local fare, including
fish and stone crab.
After such a breathtaking brush
with nature, many tourists are
looking for the buzz of a city.
Fort Lauderdale, one of the
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also famous for its beaches,
culture and shopping, in
particular Sawgrass Mills, one of
Florida’s premium outlets.
And for a real feel of the big
city there can only be one place
in South Florida – Miami.
What has Miami got?
Everything, and on a grand
scale. It is a leader in culture, the
arts, entertainment, finance and
commerce. The Port of Miami is
known as the Cruise Capital of
the World and South Beach is the
hub of everything that is cool!
Allow several days to make
the most of Miami. There are
countless hotels and motels
to suit every budget, bed
and breakfast stopovers,
campgrounds and resorts.
Colourful festivals are part of
city life. Calle Ocho is the largest
street festival in Miami, held
between February and March, and
is a celebration of Latin life on the
streets of Little Havana. Dance,
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is alive with social and cultural
activity every day.
The Taste of the Grove Food
and Wine Festival is held in April
in Coconut Grove and the Food
Network South Beach Wine and
Food Festival takes place over
four days in February.
The Arsht Center in downtown
Miami is the state’s largest
performing arts venue and stages
world-class ballet, opera and
music such as classical, jazz, blues
and flamenco.
Shopping is a special
experience in Miami.
Aventura Mall lists 300
speciality stores, including the
world-famous Bloomingdale’s
and Macy’s.
Dadeland Mall near South
Miami boasts the largest Macy’s
in Florida, Bal Harbour Shops
hold frequent fashion events
and Dolphin Mall includes
a Calvin Klein
Factory
Outlet.
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on the street, Downtown Miami
is home to one of the largest
jewellery districts in America and
everyone will want to be seen
around the designer shops of
South Beach.
South Beach is a hotspot day
or night, but really comes into
its own when the sun goes
down. The Art Deco buildings
have become a world-famous
statement of the area and clubs
like Mansion, Mango’s Tropical
Café and the Blues Bar at the
National Hotel attract everyone
looking for an exciting evening.
White sands of South Beach
During the day, chill out on South
Beach's white sands, head for
fashion-hotspot streets such as
Lincoln Road or stroll Ocean
Drive, known for its Art Deco
hotels and Versace mansion.
The city is a mecca for sports
fans. The top four professional
teams include Miami Dolphins
in the National Football League,
Miami Heat (basketball), Miami
Marlins (baseball) and Florida
Panthers (ice hockey). It is also
home to college sports teams.
The NASCAR Ford
Championship Weekend at
the Homestead-Miami
South Beach is a
hotspot day or night
but really comes into
its own when the sun
goes down. The Art
Deco buildings have
become a worldfamous statement of
the area
Speedway in November brings
together the top drivers as the
champions of all three premier
series are crowned.
Free daily on-site parking, live
concerts and entertainment, and
spectacular ceremonies make it a
weekend to remember.
Glorious parkland is not
forgotten in the vibrant life of
Miami. Intriguing names such as
Flamingo Park, Fruit and Spice
Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida
State Park attract many visitors.
Biscayne National Park, in the
northern tip of Florida Keys,
is the largest national marine
park, where visitors can board
a glass-bottom boat, a diving
and snorkelling boat, or rent
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amazing underwater life.
The archipelago that makes up
Florida Keys may appear to be
a daunting area to explore, but
it is made easy by the Overseas
Highway, a 113-mile section of
Highway 1, which runs over most
of the inhabited islands to Key
West at the southern tip.
This incredible journey,
leapfrogging from island to
island over the oceans – the Gulf
of Mexico on one side and the
Atlantic on the other – means
Kayaking in the Florida Everglades
contrasting with the architecture of
downtown Fort Myers and Longboat
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spectacular scenery all the way.
On the way, visit historical and
eco sites, stay over at welcoming
hotels and motels for every
budget, and enjoy great dining.
The Keys draw in thousands
of divers and snorkellers every
year to explore the coral reefs
and shipwrecks where barracuda,
parrotfish, snappers and mackerel
are just some of the fish life.
Romantic names such as Key
Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big
Pine Key and Key West beckon
tourists to their midst.
The Keys help to make South
Florida a perfect blend of
everything a visitor could wish for
on their holiday of a lifetime. •
If you only do one thing
Take a ‘selfie’ on the
stunning white sands of
Miami South Beach if only
to say: “I hung out with
the beautiful people.”
IT’S A NEW DAY TO RELAX.
Guests will enjoy a new, state-of-the-art fitness center,
world-class shelling and a full-service spa
overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
To book your next vacation
call 001.239.472.4151
or visit sundialresort.com
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Passport & Visa Requirements
Passports: All travellers intending to visit the
U.S. without a visa under the terms of the
Visa Waiver Program are required to have
an individual machine-readable or biometric
passport. Any traveller without a machinereadable or biometric passport is required
to obtain a visa before travelling to the U.S.
A machine-readable passport can generally
be identified by the presence of two lines
of computer code printed at the bottom of
the biographical page. (Generally, the only
UK passports NOT machine-readable are
the old-style blue passports or passports
issued overseas.) Further changes regarding
passport requirements came into effect in
2005 and 2006. In brief, machine-readable
passports issued before 26 October 2005 –
no further requirements. Machine-readable
passports issued between 26 October 2005
and 25 October 2006 – require a digital
photograph printed on the data page or
integrated chip with information from the
data page. Machine-readable passports
issued on or after 26 October 2006 –
require integrated chip with information
from the data page (known as biometric or
e-passports). Citizens of Chile, the Czech
Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia,
Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia and the Republic
of Korea (South Korea) must have biometric
passports regardless of when they were
issued. Detailed information, including
a step by step guide to determine your
eligibility for the Visa Waiver Program is
available on the U.S. Embassy’s website at:
http://London.usembassy.gov.
Visas: Most citizens of 38 eligible countries,
including the United Kingdom, travelling on
national passports for business or tourism for
90 days or less, are eligible to travel visa free
under the Visa Waiver Program provided
they meet certain conditions. A passport
indicating that the bearer is a British Subject,
British Dependent Territories Overseas
Citizen, British National (Overseas) Citizen
or a British Protected Person does not
qualify for visa free travel. Bearers of such
passports are not eligible to travel under
the Visa Waiver Program and must obtain a
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visa before they travel to the U.S. A British
passport must quote the holder’s nationality
as British Citizen and nothing else in order to
qualify for visa free travel.
ESTA
International travellers who are seeking
to travel to the United States under the
Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are subject to
enhanced security requirements and are
required to register in the Electronic System
for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). ESTA applies
only to those VWP travellers entering
the United States by air or sea. Travellers
entering by land either from Canada
or Mexico are not required to register
before travelling. If your ESTA registration
is successful, it will be valid for multiple
U.S. entries for two years or the date your
passport expires, whichever comes first.
Before going on line to register, you
should ensure that you are qualified to travel
under the Visa Waiver Program otherwise
your registration will be rejected. ESTA
also does not guarantee entry into the
United States; that decision rests with the
immigration official at the Port of Entry
in the same way that travellers currently
entering the U.S. under the Visa Waiver
Program or with a visa are subject to
inspection. Again full details about ESTA and
the registration process can be found on the
Embassy’s website. Travellers requiring visas,
such as those travelling on one-way tickets,
staying for longer than 90 days, those
who have been convicted or arrested for
any offence in the past or those who have
previously been refused entry or deported
from the U.S., should ensure that they apply
for the visa well in advance of the planned
departure to the United States and that they
do not make final travel plans until the visa
has been issued and they are in receipt of
their passport. Most persons requiring a visa
will be required to attend an interview at the
U.S. Embassy. Information on applying for a
visa is available from the Embassy’s website.
You are strongly recommended to check
with the Embassy concerning your eligibility
to travel visa free before purchasing your
tickets. Conditions relating to visa free travel
are available from the Embassy’s website
at http://london.usembassy.gov The visa
application form and instructions on the
payment of the visa application fee may
be obtained from the website. If travelling
under the Visa Waiver Program, the passport
must be valid for at least 90 days from the
date on which the holder enters the U.S. If
not, the holder will be admitted until the
expiration date on the passport. Passport
holders from Brunei must possess a passport
valid for at least six months from the date
of departure from the U.S. even if travelling
visa free under the Visa Waiver Program.
Before departure: Stateside visitors must
now book their first night’s accommodation
before they arrive in the country. Arriving
visitors have to provide an accurate address
and it is not acceptable to show ‘touring’
if on a fly-drive holiday, or ‘staying with
relatives’. Additionally, this same information
will also need to be in the airline booking
system when the aircraft departs the UK
and will be sent, ahead of arrival, to U.S.
Customs and Border Protection officials
at the destination airport. The I-94 is now
automated for those entering by air or sea
carrier. This is in addition to information
already required, such as passport number,
country of issue, expiry date, given names
(as they appear on the passport), last name,
gender, date of birth and nationality.
The I-94W is still required to be completed
at land ports of entry and this carries a $6
fee.
Arrival in the United States: Most non-U.S.
citizen travellers to the U.S., from 14-79
years old, are required to enroll in the
US-VISIT programme and have their index
fingerprints digitally scanned and their
photograph taken upon entering the United
States. No ink is used. US-VISIT is an EntryExit system designed to enhance control of
U.S. borders and more effectively enforce
U.S. immigration law. This entry procedure
adds only 10-15 seconds to the entry
screening process. The US Government no
longer issues indefinite visas. Any person
holding an indefinite B1/B2 visa should
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 note that it is now only valid for travel to
the US for 10 years from the date of issue of
the visa. If you currently hold a visa, please
check with the Embassy’s website.
Check Before You Go: U.S. immigration
regulations and procedures are subject
to change at short notice so please check
before travelling. Therefore, even if you have
travelled to the U.S. previously for a similar
purpose, you may find that you are now
subject to additional requirements when
applying for a visa. Before planning a trip it
is imperative that you ensure that you are
correctly documented for travel. Check the
Embassy’s website before making final travel
plans to avoid any inconvenience and delay.
Further information is available from http://
London.usembassy.org.uk.
Advance Travel Authorisation—ESTA—
Effective 12 January 2009, Visa Waiver
Program (VWP) travellers are required to
obtain an advance travel authorisation prior
to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea
to the U.S. This travel authorisation can be
obtained by submitting an application online
through the Electronic System for Travel
Authorisation (ESTA) at https://esta.cbp.dhs.
gov. ESTA applications may be submitted
at any time prior to travel, although it
is recommended that applications be
submitted no less than 72 hours in advance
of travel. Within seconds in most cases, the
traveller will receive one of the following
responses:
1. Authorisation Approved: Travel
authorised.
2. Travel Not Authorised: Traveller must
obtain a non-immigrant visa at a U.S.
Embassy or Consulate before travelling
to the U.S.
3. Authorisation Pending: Traveller will need
to check the ESTA web site for updates
within 72 hours to receive a final response.
An approved travel authorisation made
via ESTA is:
• Required for all VWP travellers prior to
boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea
to the U.S.
• Valid, unless revoked, for up to two years
or until the traveller’s passport expires,
whichever comes first.
• Valid for multiple entries into the U.S.
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a carrier for travel to the U.S. under the
VWP (For additional information, please
visit ”For International Visitors” at www.cbp.
gov/travel). ESTA is designed to enhance
the security of the VWP and enable the
U.S. to maintain and expand programme
participation. An approved ESTA requires
a fee payment of $14. Travellers may pay
the fees directly through the ESTA website
with major credit and debit cards. The fee
is comprised of a $4 fee to recover the
costs incurred by U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) for the continued operation
and maintenance of the ESTA system and a
$10 travel promotion fee established by the
Travel Promotion Act (TPA) of 2009.
Customs
U.S. Customs Regulations
Personal Exemptions: The following items
may be brought in free of duty and internal
revenue tax provided they are for personal
use only, and not for anyone else, or for
re-sale.
• Personal effects (e.g. wearing apparel;
articles of personal adornment; toiletries;
photographic equipment).
• One litre of alcoholic beverages (e.g.
wine, beer or liquor) if you are an adult
non-resident over 21 years of age. Also,
alcoholic beverages may only be carried on
flights if purchased in the duty-free area
• 200 cigarettes, or 100 cigars, or
three pounds of smoking tobacco, or
proportionate amounts of each.
Currency Regulations: There is no set limit
on the amount of money (U.S. or foreign
currency), travellers cheques or money
orders, that you may bring in, or take out
of the United States. However, a report
must be filed with U.S. Customs and Border
Protection at the time you arrive or depart if
you possess an amount that exceeds $10,000
or the equivalent in foreign currency. A form
for this purpose will be provided at port of
entry. Gift Exemption: A non-resident may
claim, as free of duty and internal revenue
tax, articles up to $100 in value as long as
these gifts are intended for other people. You
also have to remain in the United States for
at least 72 hours, and the gifts must be with
you at all times. This $100 gift exemption,
or any part of it, can be claimed only once
every six months. You may include 100 cigars
within the gift exemption. Articles should not
be gift wrapped, as they must be available
for inspection. If you are not entitled to the
$100 gift exemption, you may bring in, free
of duty, articles up to $25 in value for either
personal or household use. Neither the $100
gift exemption nor the $25 exemption may
be grouped together for members of a family.
It should be noted that a limit is imposed by
some U.S. states on the amount of alcohol
that can be taken in. Customs cannot release
alcoholic beverages above the limit as laid
down by the state in which you arrive.
Helpful Information
Passports/Visas/Esta: A minimum of one
empty page is recommended in passports for
travel to the US. All travellers intending to
visit the US without a visa under the terms of
the Visa Waiver Program are required to have
an individual machine-readable or biometric
passport. A machine-readable passport can
generally be identified by the presence of
two lines of computer code at the bottom of
the biographical page.
International travellers seeking to travel to the
US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are
subject to enhanced security requirements
and are required to register in the Electronic
System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA).
First Night: Stateside visitors must now book
their first night’s accommodation before they
arrive in the country.
Driving: A full UK driver's license is required.
Electricity: 110/120 volts AC, 60 cycles. Flat,
two-pin plugs are used.
Dates: Dates are written starting with month,
then day and year. For example, December
25 2015 is written in the US as 12. 25.15, not
25.12.15.
Shopping And Taxes: Electrical goods
bought in the United States may not work
correctly in the UK, even when used with
a transformer. The United States uses the
NTSC broadcast system which applies to
items such as pre-recorded video tapes and
video camcorders, etc, not the PAL system
used in the UK. Please ensure that your home
equipment is compatible with such items. For
prerecorded DVDs, the USA is in Region 1
whereas the UK is in Region 2. Again, check if
your DVD equipment at home is compatible.
With a few exceptions, it is not normally
possible to claim back local and state taxes
paid in the USA. Hotels in some destinations
may charge an occupancy tax in addition
to city, state and federal taxes on beds. Car
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rental companies may also do the same in
some areas. Taxes on petrol, cigarettes and
alcohol are built into the final price.
Insurance: There is no agreement between
the US and the UK for medical or hospital
care. There is no equivalent to the National
Health Service and medical expenses are
very high. Medical insurance is strongly
urged, with the suggested coverage being
a minimum of £1,000,000. Anyone renting a
car is also urged to take out comprehensive
insurance as litigation claims are common in
the US and payments are high.
Brochures available from the US Embassy
• Customs regulations for nonresidents
• Travellers’ Tips on bringing Food, Plant and
Animal Products into the United States
• Importing a car. For further information,
please contact Customs and Border
Protection, U.S. Embassy, 24 Grosvenor
Square, London W1A 1AE or visit http://
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Money: All major credit cards are accepted
throughout the US. When hiring a car or
booking into a hotel, an amount will be put
on to the credit card to cover all or some of
the costs. Travellers’ cheques in US dollars
are recommended. If these are carried, they
will be accepted as cash in most restaurants,
hotels and shops. It is recommended to arrive
in the US with about $100 in cash, including
one dollar bills for tipping and paying taxis.
ATMs are plentiful but will usually charge for
withdrawals.
Tipping: As at home, tipping is a common
and expected practice. Suggested tips
are: 15 – 20 per cent of the bill for meals
in restaurants and the same to taxi drivers.
About $2/3 per bag or suitcase carried by
bellboys or porters at hotels or airports is the
norm. If going on an escorted tour, check
beforehand whether tips are included. If not,
the tour guide and others will expect a tip.
Disabled Travellers: Disabled motorists
can often get parking permits. See london.
usembassy.gov/rcdisable.html General
information on facilities for disabled travellers
to the US can be found at www.usatourist.
com/english/traveltips/handicapped-traveltips.html
USA Public Holidays 2015
New Year's Day 2015: Thursday Jan 1
Martin Luther King Day: Monday Jan 19
President's Day: Monday February 16
Memorial Day: Monday May 25
Independence Day: Friday July 3
Labor Day: Monday September 7
Columbus Day: Monday October 12
Veteran’s Day: Wednesday November 11
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday Nov 26
Christmas Day: Friday December 25
New Year's Day 2016: Friday Jan 1 •
Useful contacts
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VISIT FLORIDA®
www.VISITFLORIDA.com/UK
t: 020 7932 2406 i
01737 644 882 b
e: visitfloridaUK@visitflorida.org
e: florida@bhpdirectmail.com
 VISIT FLORIDA UK and Ireland
 @VISITFLORIDA
user/visitflorida
Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
www.fortmyerssanibel.co.uk
t: 020 3697 4339
e: fortmyerssanibel@fourcommunications.
com
 FtMyersSanibel
 @FtMyersSanibel
FtMyersSanibel
Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Fort Myers Beach,
Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape
Coral, Pine Island, Boca Grande & Outer
Islands, North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres.
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Bradenton Area CVB
www.bradentongulfislands.com
t: 020 7367 6745
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The Florida Keys & Key West
www.fla-keys.co.uk
T: 020 8686 2600
E: info@fla-keys.co.uk
 Florida Keys and Key West
 @theFloridaKeys
user/floridakeystv
Florida’s Space Coast
www.VisitSpaceCoast.com
t: 01737 648456 b
e: floridasspacecoast@gmail.com
 Space Coast
 @flaspacecoast
Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB
www.sunny.org
t: 020 7593 1700
f: 020 7407 3810
e: fortlauderdale@hillsbalfour.com
 visitlauderdale
 @visitlauderdale
Visit Lauderdale
Greater Miami CVB
www.miamiandbeaches.com
t: 020 8877 4514
e: gpost@gmcvb.com
 visitmiami
 @MiamiandBeaches
user/Miamiandthebeaches
Experience Kissimmee
www.experiencekissimmee.com
t: 020 3086 8116
e: Jo@vvvglobal.com
 experiencekissimmee
 @kissimmee
experiencekissimmee
Naples, Marco Island, Everglades –
Florida’s Paradise Coast
www.paradisecoast.co.uk
T: 01732 875 722
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 @paradisecoastuk
user/theparadisecoast
Discover the Palm Beaches
www.palmbeachfl.com
t: 001 561 233 3032
e: rtrujillo@palmbeacfl.com
 PalmBeachesFL
 @PalmBeachesFL
user/palmbeachcountyfl
Panama City Beach Convention
& Visitor Bureau
www.visitpanamacitybeach.com
t: 020 7367 6745
e: info@goshpr.co.uk
visitpanamacitybeach
 @PCBeach
Visit Orlando
www.visitorlando.com/uk
t: 020 7233 2305
f: 020 7240 2520
e: orlando.tourism@publicasity.co.uk
 facebook.com/visitorlando
 @VisitOrlando
user/OrlandoSmiles
Visit Sarasota County
www.sarasota.org.uk
t: 020 7367 6745
e: info@goshpr.co.uk
 VisitSarasota
 @VisitSarasota
visitsarasota
Visit St. Petersburg/ Clearwater
www.VisitStPeteClearwater.com
t: 020 8339 6121
e: va@visitspc.com
 visitstpeteclearwater
user/stpetecvb
 @VSPC
Visit Tampa Bay
www.visittampabay.com
t: 020 7253 0254
e: james@tampabay.couk
 @VisitTampaBay
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U.S. Embassy
http://london.usembassy.gov
t: 020 3608 6998 i
Advance Travel
Authorisation – ESTA
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov
Visit USA Association
www.visitusa.org.uk
t: 020 7495 4814/ 0870 777 2213
e: vusa@bhpdirect-mail.com
The UK Abroad
British Consulate
http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/miami
t: 001 305 400 6400 / 001 407 254 3300
Attractions
Florida Attractions Collection
www.attractionscollection.com
t: 020 3044 2761
e: kevin@hatmarketing.com
Kennedy Space Center
Visitors Complex
www.KennedySpaceCenter.com
t: 01293 785 685 b
f: 01753 752 356
e: Philip@Ignite-uk.com
 KennedySpaceCenter
VisitorComplex
 @ExploreSpaceKsc
Legoland Florida
www.florida.legoland.com
e: LLFinfo@legoland.com
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(SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica,
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t: 01293 785 685 c
01293 785 625 t
e: sea@cubo.com
Consumer enquiries: BH&P, Unit 26, The
io centre, Salbrook Road, Salfords, Redhill,
Surrey RH1 5GJ
Universal Parks & Resorts vf
www.universalorlando.co.uk
t: 020 3618 6364
f: 020 3618 6478
 Universal Orlando Resort
 @UniversalORL
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f: 020 8222 2435
 Walt Disney World
 @WaltDisneyWorld
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Alamo
www.alamo.co.uk
t: 0800 028 2390
Avis
www.avis.co.uk
t: 08445 810 147
Dollar Thrifty Europe Ltd
www.dollar.co.uk
t: 020 7630 4620 s
e: european.sales@dtag.com
Hertz vf
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t: 08708 448 844 r
Accommodation
Florida Superior Small Lodging
www.superiorsmalllodging.com
5201 Adams Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
t: 001 954 895 4777
e: executivedirector@superiorsmalllodging.com
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Daytona Beach
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Ocala
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19
Altamonte
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Vero Beach
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Merritt Island
Cocoa Beach
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589
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Titusville
50
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Buena Vista
Zephyrhills
Lakeland
Tampa
Int’l Airport
Orlando/Sanford
Airport
427
301 Dade
41
19
New Port Richey
Orlando
50
New Smyrna
Beach
Oviedo
Winter Park
441
75
4
Sanford
Mt. Dora
44
Brooksville
Madeira Beach
St. Petersburg
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19
98
Crystal River
Redington Beach
Palm Coast
Flagler Beach
Crescent City
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Dunedin
Clearwater Beach
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Arcadia
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Stuart
95
17
78
27
Port Charlotte
78
98
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Okeechobee
Punta Gorda
75
441
78
Southwest Florida
Int’l Airport
Palm Beach
Int’l Airport
Clewiston
27
West Palm Beach
441
Fort Myers
Lehigh Acres
98
Lake Worth
Boynton Beach
Delray Beach
27
441
Boca Raton
Bonita Springs
Deerfield Beach
Pompano
Beach
869
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Plantation
Naples
1
75
Fort Lauderdale
595
Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood
75
Hollywood
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41
Hallandale Beach
Marco Island
Sunny Isles
A1A
Miami
821
International Airport
Everglades City
Miami Beach
41
Miami
41
94
Coral Gables
1
Coconut Grove
Homestead
Cape Coral
Captiva Island
41
Sanibel Island
Fort Myers Beach
804
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Islamorada
Tavernier
Marathon
Key West
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